n.
- the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.
- a sight or prospect from a particular position, typically an attractive one.
- an attitude or opinion.
- an inspection of things for sale by prospective purchasers, especially of works of art.
v.
- look at or inspect.
▸inspect (a house or other property) with the prospect of buying or renting it.
▸watch (a programme) on television.
▸Hunting see (a fox) break cover.
- regard in a particular way:
he was viewed as an eccentric.
Phrase
- in full view
clearly visible. - in view
- visible.
- in one's mind or as one's aim.
- in view of
because or as a result of. - on view
being shown or exhibited to the public. - with a view to
with the hope or intention of.
Derivative
- viewable adj.
- viewing n.
- viewless adj.
Etymology
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. vieue, fem. past part. of veoir ‘see’, from L. videre.